Forcepoint has exciting opportunities in growth areas with an immediate need for Software Engineers & Senior Software Engineers to enhance capabilities of cyber products for security-conscious government & commercial customers at the Champaign, IL design center. Positions will be responsible for developing & testing new product capabilities, software development/build tools, software test infrastructure & operational support for cross-domain products including Linux & Android based trusted access thin-client & mobile solutions.
Ideal candidate are self-starters, working in a cohesive team environment, willing to grow & learn using many software development & operational tools to test, debug & support software for secure Linux desktop environments, IT operation/enterprise management, IP networking/routing and remote/virtual desktop deployments.
Required Skills:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Experience developing desktop and/or web applications in production environments.
Familiarity with software development in Linux/UNIX environments using a variety of programming and scripting languages including Python, C, C++, Java and/or bash.
Familiarity with TCP/IP networking & related protocols (such as HTTP, FTP, SSH, IPSEC, TLS/SSL, and SMTP)
Experience with version control technologies such as Subversion or GIT.
US citizenship is required.
Preferred Skills:
Agile or Scrum development experience
Integrating disparate software systems using open standards.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating Systems.
Development experience in a distributed, parallel or clustered processing environment.
Experience with virtual desktop redisplay technologies such RDP, Citrix Receiver, VMware Horizon View or Virtual Bridges VERDE.
Experience with thin-client usage, management & development scenarios.
Experience with Cisco or Microsoft VoIP/unified-communications & multi-media technologies
Forcepoint was created to empower organizations to drive their business forward by safely embracing transformative technologies – cloud, mobility, Internet of Things (IoT), and others – through a unified, cloud-centric platform that safeguards users, networks and data while eliminating the inefficiencies involved in managing a collection of point security products.
Our platform protects against threats from insider threats (accidental and malicious) as well as outside attackers, rapidly detect breaches, minimize “dwell time” – the period between compromise and remediation – and stop theft. With Forcepoint, organizations can protect users, networks and data in the cloud, on the road, and in the office. We simplify compliance, enable better decision-making and streamline security so that our customers can concentrate on what’s important to them.
Forcepoint is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.